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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Good Friday Is Good

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 18, 2011
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    Reasons why Good Friday is important and to be honored.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Good Friday is good because of salvation. It is the crossroads of eternity. 2. The cross was not an accident; nothing happened that didn’t fulfill the plan of God. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 3. The last words of a person before they die ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Good Is Good Enough

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    This message looks at what Paul considered important for the Christian Life.

    This morning we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians. If you have your Bible, open them with me to 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Many of you here today remember the Sunday before Christmas. You invited Ginny and I to the front of the church and gave us a wonderful gift, first Ginny, Eddie and I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cornelius: Good Is Not Good Enough

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009
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    Cornelius was a good man but he still needed to accept Jesus as his personal Lord.

    Cornelius Acts 10 Cornelius was: He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) Devout – Dedicated Cornelius was diligent to obtain his position. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) He was a MAN OF ACTION (v.5-8) immediately obeyed God He was a MAN OF INTEGRITY He did exactly as he was told in the vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Good Investment With Good Returns Series

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016
     | 8,305 views

    This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

    10So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.’ 11As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a morsel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Words = Good Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2016
     | 11,226 views

    In this sermon, we explore the good uses of our tongues and our words.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are returning to our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Good, Good Father Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2018
     | 5,724 views

    Sometimes we lose sight of the fact that God is generously, lovingly giving to us.

    1. When Linda, Laura, and I were living in Huntsville, Alabama we went out to eat one Saturday at a popular BBQ restaurant. We saw a wealthy couple from our congregation come in and be seated. We exchanged pleasantries and went on with our meal. When it came time to pay we found that our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That Is Good That Does Us Good

    Contributed by George Warner on Aug 22, 2021
     | 1,009 views

    Wisdom is justified of her children (Matthew 11:19)

    First Corinthians chapter 12 contains words that summarize the nature of the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some of those gifts are common gifts and others are relatively rare. Now there are various sciences that coalesce with each other and cannot easily be understood in isolation from one ...read more

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    Good Works Or Good Grief

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022
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    What part do good works play in the Christian life? We're not saved by them (thank the Lord), but is it important to do them? And what qualifies as good works anyway?

    Opening Illustration: giving to charities (Salvation Army) during Christmas season Notice in this passage that everything mentioned is God’s doing, except the very last phrase. We are to be zealous of good works. Zealous (Gr. zelotes)—most eagerly desirous of a thing As we look at this survey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Of Good Cheer

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,309 views

    Using the spirit of joy to obtain restoration of everything the devil has stolen from you.

    BE OF GOOD CHEER IT’S RESTORATION TIME - JN. 16:33 BISHOP DAVID IBELEME You have been robbed of many things by the enemy through tests and trials - Joel 1:4. The Devil’s aim is to fill your life with tears and fears but God’s aim is to show you daily that He cares - Hebs. 2:14. So be of good ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Peaceably Amid An Evil Culture

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017
     | 1,608 views

    If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all.

    Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount reveals the Gospel of Our Lord as the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law. To follow the Messiah, all of his disciples are challenged daily to take the narrow path, to pray without ceasing, and to seek blessedness by living and serving just as Jesus ...read more

    Denomination: Catholic

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    Turning Things Around PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023
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     | 1,815 views

    This sermon explores how the book of Philippians teaches us to navigate trials with faith, leaning on God's promises and the power of overcoming adversity.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to our time of fellowship and reflection in the Word of God. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, in the sanctuary of His peace, to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the book of Philippians. This is a book that speaks to all of us, in every season ...read more

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    The Message To The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 7,171 views

    To the church at Ephesus, you have lost your first love.

    I. Introduction A. Ephesus 1. Means desirable a. Such as a bridegroom would find his bride, desirable 2. It was the site of the main temple to Diana a. But, this Diana was not the same Diana as the Greek or Roman goddess b. This Diana was much older (1) She was the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not How Many, It's How Much PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 851 views

    Explores how God's power is manifested in small things, challenging the misconception that more is always better, using Gideon's story as an example.

    Good morning, family. We find ourselves gathered here again, under the shelter of God's love and the warmth of His presence. Isn't it a blessing to be here? I think it is. We live in a world that often tells us that more is better. More money, more success, more possessions. But is more always ...read more

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    Be Of Good Cheer

    Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,919 views

    Message focus is on Christian optimism. It is taken from the 4 times Christ states "Be of good cheer.’

    “Be of Good Cheer!” It’s during this time of the year that a flu epidemic quite often begins. As a matter of fact I believe it hit me last night. Many people, myself excluded, to avoid the flu visit their doctor for a flu shot. At the end of 1999 in our country and around the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Darkest Of Days

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 6,060 views

    DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. YET ON GOOD FRIDAY, WHEN DARKNESS COVERED THE EARTH, GOD'S LOVE SHONE BRIGHTLY FOR ALL TO SEE.

    THE DARKEST OF DAYS MATTHEW 27:32-27:54 DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. IN EARLY WESTERN MOVIES, THE VILLAIN ALWAYS WORE A BLACK HAT. WHEN SOMEONE IS PORTRAYED BREAKING INTO A HOUSE, THEY ARE ALWAYS WEARING BLACK. THERE IS A NEGATIVE SUPERSTITION ABOUT A BLACK CAT CROSSING YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist